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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stop (by)
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How many intelligent devices are running in your home right now?—
Rajesh Subramaniam,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025 -
The facility is expected to be up and running in 2027.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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At some point, the Federal Reserve might have to step in to act as lender of last resort, providing liquidity to ease the credit crunch.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The Today show regular appeared throughout Monday’s show, also stepping in for the Pop Start segment, traditionally covered by Carson Daly.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Then, after the woman told them to give a little notice before coming over, the couple again arrived without any warning.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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The decision came over the loud protests of Democrats who walked out of the committee proceedings.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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As is the case with many Charlotte restaurants that have recently opened, weekend reservations are hard to come by at Leluia Hall.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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All rights reserved Efforts to streamline federal permitting processes related to energy projects of all types have been long promised by officials in both the executive and congressional branches of government, but real progress has been hard and slow to come by.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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“Stop (by).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stop%20%28by%29. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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